Summary
The Montana Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Montana. Montana Wing headquarters are located on Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana.[1] The Montana Wing consists of roughly 300 cadet and adult members across the state of Montana.[2]
 Montana Wing of Civil Air Patrol | |
| Associated branches | |
|---|---|
| United States Air Force | |
| Command staff | |
| Commander |  Col Spencer Gilchrist |
| Vice Commander |  Lt Col Matthew Bolin |
| Chief of Staff |  Maj Billy Jackson |
| Command NCO | SMSgt David Furniss |
| Current statistics | |
| Squadrons | 9 |
| Cadets | 176 |
| Seniors | 195 |
| Total Membership | 371 |
| Website | mtwg |
| Statistics as of January 2024 | |
Mission edit
Established in 1941, Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and as such is a member of its Total Force. In its auxiliary role, CAP operates a fleet of 560 single-engine Cessna aircraft and more than 2,000 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) and performs about 90% of all search and rescue operations within the contiguous United States as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. Often using innovative cellphone forensics and radar analysis software, CAP was credited by the AFRCC with saving 130 lives during the past fiscal year. CAP’s 54,000 members also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. As a nonprofit organization, CAP plays a leading role in aerospace education using national academic standards-based STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. Members also serve as mentors to over 20,000 young people participating in CAP’s Cadet Programs.
Emergency services edit
Providing emergency services includes performing search and rescue and disaster relief missions; as well as assisting in humanitarian aid assignments. The CAP also provides Air Force support through conducting light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. Civil Air Patrol can also provide support to counter-drug missions.[3]
Cadet programs edit
The CAP offers cadet programs for youth aged 12 to 21. Cadets receive training in aerospace education, leadership, physical fitness and moral leadership.[4]
Aerospace education edit
The CAP offers aerospace education for CAP members as well as the general public. This education is provided by offering training to the cadet members of CAP, and also by offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.[5]
Organization edit
| Designation | Squadron Name | Location | More info. |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMR-MT-008 | Beartooth Composite Squadron | Billings | Meeting info. and unit contact |
| RMR-MT-012 | Malmstrom AFB Composite Squadron | Great Falls | Meeting info. and unit contact |
| RMR-MT-018 | Missoula Composite Squadron | Missoula | Meeting info. and unit contact |
| RMR-MT-031 | Butte Composite Squadron | Butte | Meeting info. and unit contact |
| RMR-MT-037 | Gallatin Composite Squadron | Bozeman | Meeting info. and unit contact |
| RMR-MT-053 | Flathead Composite Squadron | Kalispell | Meeting info. and unit contact |
| RMR-MT-057 | Lewistown Flight | Lewistown | Meeting info. and unit contact |
| RMR-MT-060 | Lewis and Clark Composite Squadron | Helena/Fort Harrison | Meeting info. and unit contact |
| RMR-MT-999 | Montana State Legislative Squadron | Helena |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Contact & Squadron Info". Montana Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- ^ "2014 Statistics" (PDF). Capmembers.com. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- ^ "Emergency Services". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 9 November 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- ^ "Cadet Programs". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 3 December 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- ^ "Aerospace Education". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 14 November 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
External links edit
- Montana Wing Civil Air Patrol official website
- Montana Wing Civil Air Patrol Facebook page
- Rocky Mountain Region Civil Air Patrol official website